When Did It Become Illegal To Drink Under 21?
When Did It Become Illegal To Drink Under 21? In 1984, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, which required states to raise their ages for purchase and public possession to 21 by October 1986 or lose 10% of their federal highway funds. When was the drinking age 18 in the US? EffectiveJuly 17,